Pilot bounces aircraft on landing gear collapse (N24359)

What happened

The pilot reported making two prior attempts to land at the airport, both of which were aborted due to excessive airspeed. On the third approach, the aircraft touched down with too much speed, resulting in a bounce. The pilot pushed the nose down to maintain control, which caused the nose gear to collapse. The propeller then struck the runway surface. The aircraft skidded to a stop, and the pilot exited the plane without further incident.

Findings

The primary factor contributing to the accident was the pilot's decision to land with excessive airspeed on the third attempt. This led to a bounce and subsequent nose gear collapse. The propeller contact with the runway was a direct result of the gear failure.